Bamboo and Plum Blossom

Bamboo and Plum Blossom

Bamboo and Plum Blossom

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Du Fu (712-770)

Qiang Village (1)Du Fu

Red clouds tower in the west, The sun is sinking on the plain. A sparrow chirps on the wicker gate, I return from a thousand li away. My wife and children are shocked to see me, Then calm themselves and wipe their tears. I floated through this disordered life, By chance I have managed to return alive. The neighbours all lean over the wall, And they as well are sighing and sobbing. Late at night we bring out candles, And face each other as in a dream.